THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has successfully embarked on a high-impact strategic mission to the United Kingdom (UK) from June 8 to 15, 2025. The mission aims to solidify international partnerships that will accelerate the Philippines’ transition into a robust innovation economy. Anchored under Project Padaghan, this weeklong mission is a pivotal step…
In a recent study, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sociology professor Brittney Miles explored the ways in which Black women’s beauty is connected to their social and political experiences. Credit: Fred Zwicky Black women’s beauty and fashion are complex, meaningful acts, deliberate strategies for engaging with the world that make bold statements about identity, political resistance…
Scientists have warned that the extreme 32C heat hitting the UK this weekend was made more likely by human-caused climate change Scientists have blamed human-induced climate change for the current UK heatwave(Image: PA) As the UK braces for its first heatwave of 2025, scientists warn that climate change is to blame for the 32C temperatures….
State and local policies to regulate the use of plastic bags have significantly reduced how many of them are found littered along U.S. shorelines — potentially cutting that type of waste in half in certain places, a new study published Thursday in the journal Science found. More than 600 bag policies, along with records from…
A fire risk sign seen in a dry Richmond Park during a heatwave in 2022 (Picture: SOPA/Getty) Heatwave-level hot weather will be here for a while – and we might even see temperatures pass 40°C this summer, a UK forecaster has warned. A UK heatwave is expected to be officially declared by this weekend, with…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When featuring models with disabilities in advertising, brands walk a fine line—how should they convey a message of inclusivity without coming across as exploitative and insensitive? The underrepresentation of people with disabilities in media adds to the challenge, as little is known about the factors influencing how different portrayals are received…
LONDON — The UK government on Sunday announced £86 billion of investment in science and technology and defense by 2030, days before it unveils its spending plan for the coming years. Labor Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has announced drastic cuts to public budgets in recent months amid tight fiscal conditions and has also authorized more…
Experts have identified a diet that could slash dementia risk by up to 25 per cent One key lifestyle change ‘may prevent Alzheimer’s and related dementias’, experts say(Image: Getty Images) It’s not too late to start eating better for your brain, new research suggests. A new study found that the benefits of a “brain-healthy” diet…
Scientists have discovered a pesticide linked to cancer at very high levels in tampons in the UK An alarming report found a toxic pesticide in the tampons tested(Image: Getty Images) Scientists have issued a warning to Brits after discovering toxic pesticides in tampons at levels 40 times the drinking water limit. Experts have tested 15…
Participant characterization In total, 627 participants (394 women/233 men) were included in this study (Table 1 and Supplementary Table S2 in the Electronic Supplementary Material). The median age was 52.0 (43.0, 62.5) years, and men were significantly older than women (padjust < 0.001). Women had a significantly higher BMI than men (padjust = 0.006). Participants had…